Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc. ATD-T says its net earnings attributable to shareholders came in at US$757.2-million for the third quarter, up from US$641.4-million in the same period last year.
On a per diluted share basis, the company reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of 82 US cents for the quarter, compared with 68 US cents during the prior year quarter.
The Laval, Que.-based company, which keeps its books in U.S. dollars, says its revenue amounted to US$21.8-billion during the period ended Feb. 1, up year over year from US$20.9-billion.
Couche-Tard says its total merchandise and service revenues reached US$5.8-billion during the quarter, rising 8.7 per cent from US$5.3-billion.
Chief financial officer Filipe Da Silva says the company delivered one of its best quarterly results in over two years, validating its new approach.
In February, Couche-Tard unveiled a new corporate strategy focused on strengthening its core platforms and pursuing targeted investment opportunities.